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Simpson County

Kentucky · 17,327 residents · 234.175 sq mi
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Simpson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $113,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,327
+6%since 2000
from 16,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,323
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,432 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,426
+19%since 2000
from $17,150 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(14,314)
Black10.2%(1,670)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(150)
Asian0.5%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(4,322)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(14,941)
Black9.3%(1,615)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(325)
Asian0.6%(111)
Other2.2%(387)
Diversity Score31.4%(5,443)
Diversity Score
31
+19%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson County, Kentucky?

Simpson County, Kentucky has about 17,327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Simpson County, Kentucky earns about $41,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simpson County, Kentucky expensive?

In Simpson County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $113,700, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson County, Kentucky?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Simpson County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simpson County, Kentucky?

About 14.5% of people in Simpson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpson County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,182 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9704.02
1 ZIP code
ZIP 42134
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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